Lancer of "Black" ("黒"のランサー, "Kuro" no Ransā?) is the Lancer-class Servant of Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia of the Black Faction in the Great Holy Grail War of Fate/Apocrypha.
Profile
Identity
Lancer's True Name is Vlad IIIWP (ヴラド三世WP, Vurado Sansei?), the Lord Impaler (串刺し公, Kushizashi Kō?) (1431-1476), the greatest hero of Wallachia, whose feats in war caused him to be known fearsomely as the "Impaling Prince" to the Turks. Due to the legends associated with him, another name has been spread across the world, The Little Dragon, better known as the vampire Count Dracula. While the nation was small, he was a hero who ascended to the throne and managed to turn back the numerous invasions of the Ottoman Empire that had trampled over every other country. Though the model for Dracula, he was not a vampire, but a man of devotion and great hero.[4]
Vlad's homeland, the Principality of Wallachia, was a small country stuck between the large nations of Turkey and Hungary. He led a tragic life, during which his father, Vlad II Dracul, was murdered and his older brother Mircea was buried alive, both by rebellious boyars, and Vlad himself went to war against his younger brother, Radu the Handsome. He was motivated by a love of his nation and a duty to maintain its sovereignty and power, so he purged all who would oppose its interests. Though he had a very clear sense of justice, he was brutal in his methods, having executed about one fifth of the population of his country through his life.
Vlad's war against Turkey was a desperate battle including guerrilla warfare and scorched earth tactics. Several times, Vlad left mountains of Turkish enemy soldiers he impaled. Vlad was captured by King Matthias of Hungary in 1462 on grounds that he was a collaborator to the Turks, and was confined for twelve years in prison. His feats accomplished in defense of his country during the time were defiled, and all that was left was a legend passed down of a humiliating, blood-starved fiend. He turned his back on the on the Orthodox Church in 1476 and converted his country to Catholicism; the same year, he died in a battle against the Turkish army with his younger brother Radu. Vlad was 45.[3]
Appearance
Lancer is dressed in a royal fashion, appearing as black as a shadow in the night, contrasted with his pale face and long, silk-like white hair. He gives off an overwhelming presence, causing ceaseless trembling wherever he happens to look. This does not stem from fear due to a violent nature, but rather that those exposed to his icy gaze recognize themselves as hopelessly weak and powerless existences before him.
Personality
Though there is an aura of danger about him, he in fact possesses a modest and considerate personality. His opinions and unrestrained manner of expression lend easily to the impression that he is a sociopath who has disengaged himself from the standard mores of society. His somewhat obstinate nature worries Darnic, but he believes they will work fine together due to having the same goal. He is the only one of the Servants who truly possesses a fervent desire to obtain his wish. He is angered by the legend of "Count Dracula" that has stained his name, so he wishes to restore his name's honor.[3] Although he will not deny the path he walked in life, even those to which he has resigned himself like the war against the Turks and his imprisonment, he cannot forgive his name being smeared with blood, telling of a humiliating legend of a blood-starved fiend, in matters that did not involve him in any way. He tries to ignore the reputation of the vampire modeled after him in a mature manner, but somehow, representations of him that he comes across will end up being destroyed.
Lancer tearing a copy of "Dracula" in half.
Despite being a Servant, he is the effective leader of the Black Faction. He sits atop a throne as Lord of the castle, with Darnic serving at his side. He does note that although Darnic refers to him as Lord, that he will call him Master in turn and state that he is only a Servant. He chides Darnic for excessive flattery, stating that he lacked much as a leader. He did not have the people behind him, great captains to properly lead his soldiers, meaning he could accomplish little else on the battlefield besides what he gave his all to accomplish. He does not state it as an admission of incompetence, but that he did not have enough people and time. He is greatly pleased at having finally obtained his captains, the six irreplaceable Heroic Spirits following under him, especially noting Siegfried as the most magnificent warrior and Caster of Black's golems as an incomparable force of war. He wishes they had been by his side during life, allowing for the circumstance of his imprisonment to be avoided.
Role
Fate/Apocrypha
Beginning Stages of the War
Lancer is summoned by Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia two months before the Great Holy Grail War, allowing him to properly establish his territory. After having announced that Yggdmillennia possesses the Greater Grail, they get resistance from the Mage's Association in the form of fifty hunters dispatched to subdue them. Displaying the overwhelming power of a Heroic Spirit, Lancer easily annihilates all but one of them in thirty seconds. The one remaining manages to activate the reserve system, allowing for the Red Faction to be formed. At some point, Lancer also warns Darnic to never ask him to use his secondary Noble Phantasm, Legend of Dracula, due to his disdain for it.
He presides over the multiple summoning of Saber of Black, Rider of Black, Berserker of Black, and Archer of Black along with Darnic. Commanding for the Heroic Spirits who will serve under him to be brought forth, Darnic calls for the summoning to commence.[5] Gordes Musik Yggdmillennia becomes angry upon the others expecting him to reveal Saber's true name when it could prove as a critical weakness, so Lancer, knowing his identity as Siegfried, grants him permission to keep it secret. After he and Darnic are left alone, Lancer speaks of the state of affairs, but chides Darnic when acting too flattering.
Greatly pleased with having capable captains under him in the form of Servants unlike during his life, he feels Saber particularly is the most magnificent warrior possible. Praising the rest in turn, he feels that he would not have been imprisoned had they been by his side. With his wish of clearing his now bloodstained name, Darnic promises him that the Grail will grant his wish. They discuss the still absent Assassin of Black, believing that she will soon be with them, not knowing the unforeseen circumstances of her summoning. He later presides over the viewing of the scried images of Kairi Sisigou and Saber of Red fighting Caster of Black's golems, asking Saber and Archer of the opinions of the opponent. Pleased that the believe the Saber to be no outstanding threat, he murmurs that the true start of the battles is approaching.[6]
Lancer and the other Black Faction Servants later confront the rampaging Berserker of Red, who seeks to bring down the "oppressors". After Rider and Caster stop him, Lancer confronts Berserker, calling himself then one above the "oppressors", which causes Berserker to attempt to attack him. Lancer then uses his Kazikli Bey to pierce Berserker's body with multiple stakes, completely immobilizing him, intending to have Caster manipulate Berserker to fight against the Red Faction. When the Rider and Archer of Red are of Red are detected in the area, Lancer sends Saber and Berserker of Black to fight them.
Battle At Castle Yggdmillennia
Lancer leads the Black Faction in the first large battle against the Red Faction, who reside atop the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Lancer himself utilizes Kazikli Bey to destroy a number of Dragon Tooth Warriors summoned from the Hanging Gardens. Lancer of Black confronts and fights Lancer of Red, who utilizes his armor and Mana Bursts to counter Kazikli Bey. However, Lancer of Black manages to also wound Lancer of Red by summoning the stakes inside his body. As Lancer of Red is about to utilize another Noble Phantasm, the Greater Grail is acquired by the Hanging Gardens, causing Lancer of Red to retreat.[7]
Lancer of Black's Transformation
Lancer, Archer and Caster of Black all attack the Hanging Gardens to retrieve the Grail and are confronted by Lancer, Rider and Archer of Red. Lancer of Black again fights Lancer of Red, but is now at a disadvantage due to having his powers weakened inside the Hanging Gardens. However, Darnic then appears and forces his Servant to utilize their other Noble Phantasm, Legend of Dracula, with a Command Spell, despite Lancer being extremely hesitant. As Lancer of Black is transformed into a vampiric form, he attempts to kill Darnic who uses his remaining Command Spells to make Lancer go after the Grail and unify himself with Lancer, making them the Nameless Vampire.
The Nameless Vampire begins to attack the homunculi, drinking their blood and transforming them into monsters. The Servants of Black and Red decide to form an alliance against the Nameless Vampire, with the recently arrived Ruler also aiding them. While they manage to fight the Nameless Vampire and even partially overpower him, until the Red Faction Servants are suddenly immobilized due to their Master's being changed, allowing the Nameless Vampire to escape further into the Hanging Gardens. However, he is confronted by Shirou Kotomine, one of the Masters of Red, who uses holy sacraments to kill the Nameless Vampire, reducing him to ash.[8]
Abilities
Lancer is the trump card of the Black Faction, described as an "absurdly overpowered Lancer" when having his statistics viewed by others. Though Romania may be a small country, his deeds have made him a great hero, and within his home country, especially within Transylvania, being the stage of the Holy Grail War, he possibly has the greatest fame of all and highest possible for a Servant within its borders. Even without direct knowledge of him being summoned, it can be said he is practically guaranteed to be on one side or the other, as he can be considered a match for Heracles in Greece or King Arthur in Britain. Known for both being a great hero who fought against the invasion of the Ottoman Turks tooth and nail using guerrilla tactics and being the model for Count Dracula, his heroic aspects are more emphasized in Romania. While the boost in power due to fame is not usually that great, his own is on the level of devoted piety within his country, bringing his current form extremely close to his prime in life. He is able to evenly fight with Karna, Lancer of Red, and feels that he holds a degree of advantage even over Achilles, Rider of Red, whose fame and power are top-class.
When considering viable classes under which he can be summoned, Saber and Archer are discounted due to him having no known legends of using swords or bows, Assassin and Berserker are considered out of the question, and the possibility of Caster is considered almost zero. Rider and Lancer both seem viable due to his feats. He has the Noble Phantasms Kazıklı Bei and Legend of Dracula, but the Legend of Dracula can only be used under a Command Spell from his Master because Lancer would rather die than utilize it.[3] Through his Demonic Defender of the State skill, he is able to mark a region as his personal dominion by securing the surrounding leylines prior to an engagement. He is able to transform Trifas and the surrounding areas into the land he rules over as Lord over a period of two months, and as long as he is within his territory, he receives boosts in the ranks of all his parameters. It is also necessary for the usage of Kazıklı Bei for him to be within the area.[3]
Should he leave Romania, his abilities will sharply drop, such as in the conceptual effect of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Reducing his fame to zero, he likens the drop in power from going to ten at his peak down to six. Due to mostly being known for the legends of Dracula outside of Romania, Lancer, with the aspects of a hero, does not receive a boost from fame outside of his country, but it instead inhibits his original statistics. While able to fight with Karna evenly previously, he is vastly inferior to him in that state.
Development
He was designed by Gen Urobuchi and illustrated by Hirotaka Maeda for the original cancelled online game project.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15
[] Fate/Apocrypha material - STATUS: Lancer of Black, p.022-023 Class: Lancer
Master: Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia
True name: Vlad III
Gender: Male
Height/Weight: 191cm/86kg
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Strength: B
Endurance: B
Agility: A
Magic: A
Luck: D
Noble Phantasm: A
Class Skills
■ Magic Resistance: B
Magecraft Invocations in regards to three bars or less are completely nullified.
It it is difficult to be harmed by High Thaumaturgy, Ritual Spells, etc.
Personal Skills
■ Demonic Defender of the State: EX
By reserving leylines in advance, the specific range is treated as "one's domain."
With regards to battle inside this domain, the ruler, Vlad III acquires a combat power bonus comparable to a Berserker's A rank in Mad Enhancement.
Kazikli Bey is a usable Noble Phantasm only where this skill forms it's domain.
Noble Phantasms
■ Kazikli Bey - Execution Lord
Rank: B
Type: Anti-Army Noble Phantasm
Range: 1-99
Maximum Targets: 666 people
From space a large amount of spears appear skewering the opponent
Attack radius is 1km. Maximum amount of stakes reaches 20,000
Also, every time a spear is taken in the hand and hits the opponent, the effect "skewered" is born. With the heart as the origin and oriented outwards stakes appear
In addition, seeing countless amounts of spears gives the opponent a feeling of oppression
■ Legend of Dracula: Legend of Fresh Blood
Rank: A+
Type: Anti-Unit (Self) Noble Phantasm
Range: -
Maximum Targets: 1 person
Due to his oral tradition, he incarnates into his Dracula image. Transformation into a vampire.
Becoming Count Dracula, Vlad III's normal skills and Noble Phantasms are sealed in exchange for: extreme amplification of the body's ability, animal and fog shapeshifting, healing ability, Mystic Eyes of Enchantment, and a vulnerability to light and holy symbols weak point is also obtained.CLASS ランサー
マスター：ダーニック・プレストーン・ユグドミレニア
真名：ヴラド三世
性別：男性
身長・体重：１９１ｃｍ／８６ｋｇ
属性：秩序・中庸
筋力：B
耐力：B
敏捷：A
魔力：A
幸運：D
宝具：A
クラス別能力：
■ 対魔力：B
魔術発動における詠唱が三節以下のものを無効化する。
大魔術、儀礼呪法等を以ってしても、傷つけるのは難しい。
固有スキル
■ 護国の鬼将：EX
あらかじめ地脈を確保しておくことにより、特定の範囲を“自らの領土”とする。この領土内の戦闘において、王であるヴラド三世はバーサーカーのAランク『狂化』に匹敵するほどの高い戦闘力ボーナスを獲得できる。『極刑王』はこのスキルで形成した領土内においてのみ、行使可能な宝具である。
宝具
■ 極刑王
ランク：B
種別：対軍宝具
レンジ：1～99
最大捕捉：666人
空間から大量の杭を出現させ、敵を串刺しにする。
攻撃範囲は半径１ｋｍ、杭の数は最大二万本に及ぶ。
また、手にした槍が敵に一撃を与えるたびに“串刺しにした”概念が生まれ、心臓を起点として外側へ向けて、杭が出現する。
加えて、無数の杭の数を目視した敵には精神的な圧迫感も与える。
■ 鮮血の伝承
ランク：A+
種別：対人（自身）宝具
レンジ：－
最大捕捉：1人
後の口伝によるドラキュラ像を具現化させ、吸血鬼へ変貌する。
ドラキュラ伯となったヴラド三世は通常のスキル・宝具を封印される代わりに、身体能力の大幅増幅、動物や霧への形態変化、治癒能力、魅了の魔眼といった特殊能力と、陽光や聖印に弱いという弱点を獲得する。 - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
[] Fate/Apocrypha material - CHARACTER Profile: Lancer of "Black", p.066-067 [T] Lancer of "Black" - Real name: Vlad III
- Height: 191cm
- Weight: 86kg
- Blood type: Unknown
- Birthday: 10th November
- Talents: Impaling
- Likes: Competent vassals
- Dislike: Very ambitious vassals
- Image colour: Crimson
- Enemy: Worldwide reputation
Comment from Yuichiro Higashide & Ototsugu Konoe“黒”のアーチャー - 真名：ケイローン
- 身長：１９１ｃｍ
- 体重：８６ｋｇ
- 血液型：不明
- 誕生日：１１月１０日
- 特技：串刺し
- 好きなもの：有能な家臣
- 苦手なもの：野望値か高い家臣
- イメージカラー：真紅
- 天敵：ヒュドラ
Comment from Yuichiro Higashide & Ototsugu Konoe - Height: 191cm
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13
[] Fate/complete material IV: Extra material - Fate/Apocrypha - Vlad III, p.304-305 Vlad III, the Lord Impaler
He is the lord impaler of the Principality of Wallachia. Motivated by a love of his nation and a duty to maintain its sovereignty and power, he purged all who would oppose its interests. Though there is an aura of danger about him, he in fact possesses a modest and considerate personality; but his opinions and unrestrained manner of expression lend easily to the impression that he is a sociopath who has disengaged himself from the standard mores of society. He tries to ignore the reputation of the vampire modeled after him in a mature manner -- but somehow, representations of him that he comes across will end up being destroyed.
- Class: Lancer
- Source: Historical fact
- Region: Europe
- Alignment: Lawful Neutral
- Sex: Male
- Height: 190cm
- Weight: 80kg
- Armament: Spear
Illustrations: Hirotaka Maeda (Rejet.co)
Creator: Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus)
Legend
This is the real man (1431-1476) who was the model for the legend of Dracula. He had a very clear sense of justice but was also brutal, as he executed about one fifth of the population of his country through his life. His homeland, Wallachia, was a small country stuck between the large nations of Turkey and Hungary. He led a tragic life, during which he murdered his father, buried his older brother alive, and went to war against his younger brother. His war against Turkey was a desperate battle including guerrilla warfare and scorched earth tactics, and several times, he left mountains of Turkish enemy soldiers he impaled. He was captured in Hungary due to political circumstances, and spent 12 years in prison. Then, in 1476, he turned his back on Orthodox Church and converted his country to Catholicism; the same year, he died in battle against the Turkish army and his younger brother Radu. He was 45.
Status
- STR: C
- CON: C
- AGI: B
- MGI: A
- LCK: D
- Noble Phantasm: B
Skills
- Demonic Defender of the State
Capacity of the Servant to mark a region as his personal dominion by securing the surrounding leylines prior to an engagement, permitting reinforcement of his combat capabilities when fighting in defense. Kazikli Bey is a Noble Phantasm that may be deployed only within the marked domain.
Noble Phantasm
- Kazıklı Bei: The Lord of Execution
A noble phantasm deployable only within the Servant's marked domain. Within a range of 1 kilometer, a maximum of 20 thousand pikes can gradually manifest over time, bursting from the ground to impale opponents. Manifested pikes remain as a physical barrier that eliminates free ground, and evasion thus becomes less likely with passage of time. The sight of the pikes impose a curse-like psychological effect, destabilizing an opponent's mental condition with oppressive anxiety or fear.
- Legend of Dracula: The Succession of Blood
Due to his oral tradition, he incarnates into his Dracula image. Transformation into a vampire.
Becoming Count Dracula, Vlad III's normal skills and Noble Phantasms are sealed in exchange for: extreme amplification of the body's ability, animal and fog shapeshifting, healing ability, Mystic Eyes of Enchantment, and a vulnerability to light and holy symbols.串刺し公
ヴラド三世
ワラキア公国の串刺し公。祖国への愛と為政者としての責任感が強迫観念になっており、それを妨げる者は例え身内でも害虫として駆除する。このように危険な彼だが、その本質は気配りが細やかな人格者だ。しかし手加減を知らないという一点において、彼は人倫を逸脱しているがゆえに誤解されやすい。自身がモデルのドラキュラ伝説を書籍や映画で見かけた場合、大人な態度でスルーしようと努めるが、つい"うっかり"それを破壊してしまう。
- クラス：ランサー
- 出典；史実
- 地域：欧州
- 属性：秩序・中庸
- 性別：男
- 身長：１９０ｃｍ後半
- 体重：８０ｋｇ台
- 武装：槍
イラスト：前田浩孝（Rejet.co）
設定制作：虚淵玄（ニトロプラス）
伝説
吸血鬼ドラキュラのモデルとなった実在の人物（1431年-1476年）。潔癖な正義感と惨忍性の持ち主であり、生涯に自国民の5分の1を処刑した。彼の祖国ワラキアは、大国トルコとハンガリーに挟まれた小国。その国で彼は父を暗殺され、兄を生き埋めにされ、弟と戦うという悲運の人生を送る。トルコとの戦争では死に物狂いのゲリラ戦と焦土作戦で、トルコ兵を串刺しの山にして敵を幾度も退けた。しかし政治的事情によりハンガリーに捕えられ、12年の幽閉生活を送る。その後、1476年には正教会からカトリックに改宗してワラキア公に返り咲くも、同年弟のラドゥとトルコ軍との戦いで戦死した。享年45歳。
筋力値
- 筋力：C
- 耐久：C
- 敏捷：B
- 魔力：A
- 幸運：D
- 宝具：B
固有スキル
- アルカディア越え
敵を含む、フィールド上のあらゆる障害を飛び越えて移動できる。
「遥かなる吾が故郷アルカディア、峻険なる山嶺連なりし彼の地の岩から岩へと、飛び渡り遊びし吾なりき」
宝具
- 極刑王（カズィクル・ベイ）
大地から大量の杭を出現させ、敵を串刺しにする。 攻撃範囲は半径1km、杭の数は最大2万本に及び、次第に数を増す杭は敵の退路を塞ぎ、時間が経つごとに回避を困難にする。 また、杭の数が増すと呪的な心理効果が発生し、見る者に恐怖と精神的圧迫感を与える。
ただ『護国の鬼将』によって作成した領土内でしか使用できないという欠点がある。
- 鮮血の伝承（レジェンド・オブ・ドラキュリア）
後の口伝によるドラキュラ像を具現化させ、吸血鬼へ変貌する。ドラキュラ伯となったヴラド三世は通常のスキル・宝具を封印される代わりに、身体能力の大幅増幅、動物や霧への形態変化、治癒能力、魅了の魔眼といった特殊効果と、陽光や聖印という弱点を獲得する。
- Class: Lancer
- ↑
[] Fate/Apocrypha material - Encyclopedia: Lancer of “Black” [Servant], p.164-165 [T] Lancer of “Black” [Servant]
One of the Servants of the Black camp and the man who leads them. His true name is Vlad III, the protector of Romania, but his other name of “Dracula” is more overwhelmingly famous in the rest of the world outside of Romania. Due to Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula”, he, who was formerly a local hero of Romania, instantly rose in fame worldwide as the classic example of vampires.
…Originally, Dracula meant “Son of the Dragon” and was far removed from a vampire. The reason why he became the classic example of vampires is due to none other than the fact that Vlad III’s deeds were too drenched in blood.
His overwhelming cruelty in skewering twenty thousand Turk soldiers caused Mehmet II, who vanquished the northern Roma Empire, to say “I fear no human. But the devil alone is a different matter”. In posterity, several of the episodes in his life were pointed out to be fabrications in order to pin crimes on him, but even so, his cruelty was so great it was forever carved into history.
And on the other hand, his heroic title as the “Shield of Christianity” who protected Romania from the hands of Mehmet II has been re-acknowledged.
Outside of the light novels, he also appears in “Fate/EXTRA”. This version of him is a fanatic knight whose appearance, weapons and words are different from the one in these novels, with his aspect as a man who loves his wife emphasized.
In the light novels, he was summoned with his aspect as a monarch emphasized. The fact that he was summoned in his homeland of Romania greatly contributes to this. Thanks to his fame bonus, his parameter ranks are higher compared to when he is summoned in other countries. In addition, he manifested as a Servant with extraordinary power due to his skill “Demonic Defender of the State”.
But even with that, he was gradually cornered by the collective attacks of the Red camp and stepped into a place where he couldn’t receive the benefits of his fame in order to retrieve the stolen Greater Grail.
Just as he was weakened and prepared to die, his Master Darnic appeared before him. He calmly made Vlad choose the most repugnant choice that Vlad wanted to avoid.
Though he is more terrifying than anyone else when enraged, he is fundamentally a military man of integrity who loves his country. Though the topic of vampires is no good with him, he could be called a Servant who is extremely easy to fight alongside if you exclude that point.
His misfortune laid in the fact that the cornerstone of their group, Saber of Black, disappeared before he could fight and, most of all, that his Master was an archetypal magus.
…Even so. His form as he led his troops and tried to protect his country and the Holy Grail was truly noble.
Furthermore, the other compatible class that he is capable of being summoned as is Berserker. In this case, perhaps due to the effects of Mad Enhancement, he would easily accept the fact that he is a vampire and fight as a monster instead of a king. His weapons are the stakes he shoots out from his body.“黒”のランサー【サーヴァント】
- ↑ Fate/Apocrypha Volume 1, Chapter 1
- ↑ Fate/Apocrypha Volume 1, Chapter 2
- ↑ Fate/Apocrypha Volume 2, Chapter 2
- ↑ Fate/Apocrypha Volume 2, Chapter 3